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BP B3 AFIB
An upper-arm monitor with atrial fibrillation indication in its automatic three-measurement mode and a 99-reading memory.
- Type
- Upper arm
- Users
- 1
- App
- No
- Validated
- Yes
Specifications
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- Type
- Upper arm
- Clinically validated
- Yes
- Irregular heartbeat detection
- Yes
- AFib detection or ECG
- Yes
- Method
- Automatic oscillometric upper-arm measurement during deflation; first on-sale date not established
- Accuracy
- Maker manual specifies static pressure accuracy within ±3 mmHg and pulse accuracy of ±5% of the readout value; this specification is distinct from clinical validation
- Clinical validation
- STRIDE BP lists this exact model for home use in adults and people with diabetes, with a validated 22–42 cm cuff; its entry lists approved validation studies published in 2009, 2018 and 2021
- Features
- AFIBsens atrial fibrillation indication is active only in MAM mode; separate irregular heartbeat indication, cuff fit check, movement error indication, traffic light classification scale and adjustable date/time
Cuff
- Cuff fits
- 22–42 cm
- Cuff
- Conical soft M–L cuff with removable washable cover; alternative cuff sizes are sold separately
Connections and memory
- Users
- 1
- Readings stored
- 99
- Bluetooth and app
- No
- Memory
- One shared 99-reading memory and average of stored readings; oldest reading is overwritten when full
- Power
- Four 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries or optional DC 6 V, 600 mA mains adaptor; compatible with rechargeable batteries
Design
- Display details
- Large LCD showing systolic and diastolic pressure, pulse, date/time and stored-reading indicators
- Size
- 138 × 94.5 × 62.5 mm; maker weight 402 g including batteries
- In the box
- Conical soft 22–42 cm cuff, four AA alkaline batteries, textile storage bag and blood pressure diary, alongside the monitor
Pros and cons
Pros
- Automatic three-measurement average
- Cuff fit check
- 22–42 cm cuff included
Cons
- No Bluetooth transfer
- Mains adaptor sold separately
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Users | App | Validated | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper arm | – | No | Yes | – | |
| Upper arm | 2 | No | – | – | |
| Upper arm | 2 | No | Yes | – |
Sources
- microlife.uk.com/consumer-products/blood-pressure/upper-arm-automatic/bp-b3-afib
- microlife.uk.com/media/5340/download/IB%20BP%20B3%20AFIB%20S-V11%203025.pdf
- stridebp.org/device/microlife-bp-b3-afib
Photo: microlife.uk.com
- BP B3 AFib, front view: microlife.uk.com/uploads/media/600x/00/2740-BP%20B3%20AFIB_front.png

